by MSHA Safety Services | Nov 16, 2024
The primary goal of MSHA is to prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities in the mining industry.
by MSHA Safety Services | Nov 16, 2024
MSHA stands for the Mine Safety and Health Administration. It is part of the U.S. Department of Labor responsible for regulating mine safety.
by MSHA Safety Services | Nov 16, 2024
That depends on how long you’ve been gone. MSHA has a grace period for returning miners, so if it has been less than two years since your last MSHA training course, you can take an 8-hour Annual Refresher course to return to work. If it has been longer than two years...
by MSHA Safety Services | Nov 16, 2024
No, Part 46 training only covers sand, gravel, and aggregate material mine sites. If you plan on working on metal or non-metal operations, you will also need Part 48 (b) training to remain in compliance. This online course only covers Part 46 training.
by MSHA Safety Services | Nov 16, 2024
In short, yes. To remain compliant, you must take an Annual Refresher training course every year. Annual training lasts until one year from the end of the month you received the training. So, if you received training on June 10, 2023, your MSHA training would expire...
